Mote pillo facts for kids
Mote pillo is a very popular and tasty dish from Cuenca, a city in the Azuay region of Ecuador. It's a favorite food in the southern highlands of the country. This dish is made mainly with corn and is often served as a side dish or even for breakfast.
What's in Mote Pillo?
To make Mote pillo, people usually use a few simple ingredients. The main one is mote, which is a type of cooked corn. Other important ingredients include:
- Eggs
- Milk
- Annatto (a spice that gives a nice color and flavor)
- Green onions
- Salt
Sometimes, garlic and cumin are also added to make it even more delicious!
Other Corn Dishes from Azuay
Mote pillo is just one of three special corn dishes from the Azuay province. The other two are:
- Mote sucio: This means "dirty mote." It gets its name because the corn is mixed with crispy bits of pork. It's not actually dirty, just a fun name for a tasty dish!
- Motepata: This is a hearty soup that people traditionally eat during carnival celebrations. It's a warm and filling meal, perfect for a festive time.
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